Origin
Perryton, TX
Morning in Perryton on Monday
Local time
10:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perryton, TX to Arlington, TX
Drive Time
7h 27m
Distance
403.3 mi
649 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 17m
★
6 AM
7h 27m
8 AM
7h 48m
10 AM
7h 34m
12 PM
7h 32m
3 PM
7h 35m
5 PM
7h 47m
8 PM
7h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perryton, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Arlington, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Perryton, TX to Arlington, TX covers 403.3 miles and takes about 7h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central East Freeway, State Highway 70, US Highway 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.2 miles on Central East Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
201.6 miles from Perryton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 7h 27m highway drive covering 403.3 miles, with most of the trip on Central East Freeway and State Highway 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 99.2 miles on Central East Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central East Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 99.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central East Freeway and State Highway 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 383.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 403.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 383.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 383.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 391.8 miles (I 820): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
383.4 mi into trip
|
~6h 59m in
Take the exit toward I 820
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57
Toward I 820
7
383.8 mi into trip
|
~7h in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 820 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 820 East
7
391.8 mi into trip
|
~7h 9m in
|
I 820
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 toward I 820 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 820 South
7
394.8 mi into trip
|
~7h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 30 East: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28A
Toward I 30 East: Dallas
8
400.9 mi into trip
|
~7h 21m in
Take the exit toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27A
Toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Perryton, TX to Arlington, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Texas 70 South: Clarendon along the way.
Texas 70 South: Clarendon
93.8 mi in
|
~1h 41m
|
via TX 70
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central East Freeway | 99.2 mi | 1h 46m |
| State Highway 70 | 91.6 mi | 1h 44m |
| US Highway 287 | 81.8 mi | 1h 27m |
| US Highway 287 East | 40.5 mi | 42m |
| West 2nd Street | 27.8 mi | 30m |
| Loop 171 | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| Northwest Freeway | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Central East Freeway
— 99.2 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perryton, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on TX 15
22 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Brillhart Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 83
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on US 83
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 83
4
Turn right onto TX 70
53 mi
·
52 min
·
State Highway 70
5
Turn left onto Loop 171
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Loop 171
6
At end of road, turn right onto TX 273; Loop 171
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
State Highway 273
7
Continue on TX 273; Loop 171
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
TX 273; Loop 171
8
At end of road, turn left onto SH 70
22 mi
·
26 min
·
State Highway 70
9
Continue on TX 70
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 40 Service Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
11
Merge onto I 40; TX 70
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40; TX 70
12
Take the exit onto TX 70
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 70
Exit 124
Toward Texas 70 South: Clarendon
13
Turn slight right
148 ft
·
6 sec
14
Turn slight right onto TX 70
17 mi
·
24 min
·
State Highway 70
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 287; TX 70
28 mi
·
30 min
·
West 2nd Street
16
Turn slight right onto US 287
14 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 287
17
Continue on US 287
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Burnett Street
18
Continue on US 287
14 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 287
19
Continue on US 287
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue F Northwest
20
Continue on US 287
54 mi
·
58 min
·
US Highway 287
21
Continue on US 287
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 70; US 183; US 287
41 mi
·
42 min
·
US Highway 287 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on US 287
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Freeway
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Northwest Freeway
Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls
25
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lloyd Ruby Overpass
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 281; US 287
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
28
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
97 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
Central East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on US 81; US 287
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 81; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Merge onto I 35W; US 287
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 57
Toward I 820
Use the slight right lane.
33
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 820 East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
34
Merge onto I 820
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Northeast Loop
35
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
Toward I 820 Express East Toll
36
Merge onto I 820 TEXpress
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Merge onto I 820
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Merge onto I 820; TX 121; TX 183
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 820
Toward I 820 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Exit 28A
Toward I 30 East: Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Merge onto I 30
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 27A
Toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Turn right onto North Cooper Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cooper Street
45
Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Randol Mill Road
Use the left lane.
46
Turn right onto North Center Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Center Street
Use the right lane.
47
Turn right onto West Abram Street
297 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Abram Street
48
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 201.6 miles from Perryton, TX, or about 3h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 89 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 201.6 miles or 3h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Perryton, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Perryton, TX
This is one driving day of about 403.3 miles and 7h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Perryton, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Central East Freeway for about 99.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 201.6 mi from Perryton, TX · 3h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
202 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 201.6 miles from Perryton, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Central East Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.2 miles.
Arriving in Arlington, TX
The final approach into Arlington, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Arlington, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.42 one way
$118.84 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
136 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $65.12 | $130.24 |
| premium | $4.59 | $70.31 | $140.62 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $86.42 | $172.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 136.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121 | 1 | $42.35 | $19.36 |
| Efficient EV | 100.8 | 1 | $35.29 | $16.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 161.3 | 2 | $56.46 | $25.81 |
Gas CO2
141 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Arlington, TX
Morning in Arlington on Monday
Local time
10:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny
S 15 mph
10% chance
Live forecast
High Wind Watch
High Wind Watch issued April 12 at 11:58PM MDT until April 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 12:38AM CDT until April 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 27m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Perryton, TX to Arlington, TX covers 403.3 miles and takes about 7h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central East Freeway, State Highway 70, US Highway 287. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 201.6 miles from Perryton, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 403.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 383.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 383.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 391.8 miles (I 820): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Perryton, TX to Arlington, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Texas 70 South: Clarendon along the way.
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